Here is a list of St. Patrick’s Day picture books that your students will enjoy. Links to the books on Amazon are included, but you may also be able to find read-aloud videos on sites like Storyline Online and YouTube!
- The Leprechaun's Gold by Pamela Duncan Edwards - A nonfiction book offering a real account of what the holiday is all about with some pretty colourful illustrations!
- How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace - A hilarious story of a leprechaun’s attempt to dodge all of the traps around town!
- Fiona’s Luck by Teresa Bateman - A beautiful folktale about a brave girl, Fiona, with a mission to get the luck back for the people of Ireland.
- That’s What Leprechauns Do by Eve Bunting - A funny tale about some mischievous leprechauns!
- The Worst Luck Book in the Whole Entire World by Joey Acker - Nameless is back at it again, stuck in the Worst Book, but this time he wonders if he can get any more unlucky.
- Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie dePaola - Inspired by Irish Folklore, Jamie is a lazy guy who finds himself on an adventure after meeting a leprechaun.
If you need some fun activities to add to your St. Patrick’s Day plans, check out this digital/printable St. Patrick’s Day activity resource. Perfect for distance learning or face-to-face teaching, this holiday themed resource contains interactive reading, math, and writing activities to celebrate March 17th in style. The ACTIVITIES include:
⭐ Presentation and Quiz
⭐ Scavenger Hunt
⭐ Riddles and Jokes
⭐ Listen to a Story and Comprehension Questions
⭐ Language Activities - Plurals and Syllables
⭐ How To Trap A Leprechaun
⭐ Crack the Code Math Activity
⭐ Maze
Watch the video to preview the resource!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
